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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.17, 11,093.91 and 2,465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.17, 11,093.91 and 2,465.63 is: 3,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.17 : 11,093.91 = 2,465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.17/11,093.91 = 2,465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.17x = 11,093.91 × 2,465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.17x = 27,353,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,421.84/7,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.32

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